You are right to say that high alcohol damage should be treated in the 10 -year health plan (The view of the guardian of alcohol and general health: The drinking industry should not control the narration, June 1). If the ministers “raise their reputation in economic growth”, they must deal directly with one of the largest pre -engines of early death and the lost productivity, while ignoring the false allegations made by alcohol companies whose profits were for very long public health.
The damage of alcohol England costs at least 27 billion pounds annually – nearly twice as much as the Treasury in alcohol fees. These damages are not accidental to the alcohol market. It is essential for that. While the industry enhances “moderate drinking”, Evidence shows Its profits and growth depend on the heaviest of drinking. It is not a coincidence that Diaageo CEO recently Moderation described as “the largest disruption” in this field.
Policies that constantly reduce alcohol consumption show that they are sound investments, recommended by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the World Bank and the World health organized. In Scotland, the income of the minimum unit pricing (MOP) led to a 13 % decrease in alcohol deaths and a 4 % reduction in the hospital’s admission. If adopted in England, MUP can reduce early deaths while providing millions of NHS and helping to create a healthier workforce.
England urgently needs the national alcohol strategy. Bold evidence -based measures such as MUP should be at their heart, while keeping commercial interests groups on the margin.
Dr. Catherine Seviri
CEO, Alcohol Studies Institute
Your editorial article reflects the dangerous concerns that we are in the world cancer Research Fund and many other organizations about the ineffectiveness of alcohol in England. Evidence indicates that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption when it comes to cancer risks. There are about 17,000 cases of alcohol -related cancer in the UK every year, in addition to 200 other alcohol health cases.
In our Cancer Prevention Working Week (23-29 June)We will show the polling that highlights the gap between the general awareness of the dangers of alcohol and cancer. We want the public to have the correct health information at their disposal so that they can understand the risks of cancer and make enlightened options. Now it is the time to work directly. The UK government urgently needs to join points about the organization about alcohol marketing and signs.
We urge the audience to play their role The contact fell To invite us to get better organization in England.
Dr. Gyta Metro
Executive Director of Research and Politics, Global Cancer Research Fund
Nearly half of the UK adults are now drinking alcohol -free products, and our research shows that 68 % of them use these drinks to reduce alcohol. But despite this momentum, the rules of impressive signs hinder people.
For more than a decade, governments have delayed directly: allowing drinks at or less than 0.5 % of ABV as “alcohol free”. This is the international standard already and reflects reality – drinks at this level do not contain more alcohol than ripe bananas, fermented dough bread, or even some soft drinks. However, UK producers are still obliged to use the term “decreased alcohol” for these drinks, confuse consumers and deterring many from their experience.
Laura Wilogby
Participant founder, Soda Club
